Oderberg, D: Classifying Reality

Distinguished metaphysicians examine issues central to the high-profile debate between philosophers over how to classify the natural world, and discuss issues in applied ontology such as the classification of diseases. * Leading metaphysicians explore fundamental questions related to the classification and structure of the natural world * An essential commentary on issues at the heart of the contemporary debate between philosophy and science * Interweaves discussion of overarching themes with detailed material on applied ontology